This is the third year the festival is taking place with the organisers celebrating growth of 300 per cent in the number of brewers and attendees since it started in 2011.

Up to 11,000 beer and cider lovers turned out for last year's event and those behind the festival are hoping for another record breaking turnout.

Seamus O’Hara, Co-Founder of the Irish Craft Beer and Cider Festival and owner of the Carlow Brewing Company, said: "Having been through previous ‘renaissances’ of Irish Craft Beer, this feels different.

"This is market segment establishment. Working within the sector of Irish craft brewing is exciting.

"We are working in tandem with so many local organic markets, from the entrepreneurs and small businesses of the country, to collaborating with vintners, independent off-licences, retail outlets and some of the most creative marketing and distribution agencies in the around - every day is different in brewing in Ireland at the moment.”

Seamus’ colleague and co-founder of the festival, Bruce Mansour, added: “Four years ago, when we opened the doors to Ireland’s first Irish Craft Beer Festival, we had just over 10 exhibitors.

"When we discussed craft beer with patrons, we were met by confused faces and excited palates.

"Now, four years later, we are being educated by our patrons on the diversity and constant growth and expansion of this unique and local industry."

Visitors to the event will be able to chat with each supplier at their stalls and discuss the unique flavour combinations that goes into the products.

Surrounding the festival, Ireland will once again celebrate Irish Craft Beer Week.

A spokesman said: "The festival also offers an array of local Irish artisan food and local musical talent as well as playing host to the launch of Ireland’s newest guide to Irish craft beer and food.

"This book is written by Kristen Jensen and Caroline Hennessey (@bibliocook), founders of the Irish Food Bloggers Association.

"Some of the city’s favourite food producers will be cooking up a storm including Jane Russell Sausages, Cillian the Pie Man, Dave’s Wood Fired Pizza and Oisin’s Crepes in the City."